Unchecked Covid hotspots could lead to a THIRD wave of the virus, scientists warn 

Unchecked Covid hotspots could lead to a third wave of the virus if the country reopens too quickly, scientists warn. Ministers have been blasted for ignoring their pledge to follow ‘data not dates’ when lifting lockdown in line with Boris Johnson’s roadmap. As it stands, six groups – or two households – can meet outside. Outdoor … Read more

Bunga Bunga owners in £3m court fight over Covid claim

Owners of London nightclub Bunga Bunga in £3m court fight over Covid claim Bunga Bunga, once frequented by Prince Harry, is owned by Inception Group It paid £130,000 for comprehensive annual insurance cover for 11 bars and clubs The group filed a claim in March last year after the first lockdown By Harriet Dennys For Financial … Read more

Bunga Bunga owners in £3m court fight over Covid claim

Owners of London nightclub Bunga Bunga in £3m court fight over Covid claim Bunga Bunga, once frequented by Prince Harry, is owned by Inception Group It paid £130,000 for comprehensive annual insurance cover for 11 bars and clubs The group filed a claim in March last year after the first lockdown By Harriet Dennys For Financial … Read more

Parents will NOT have to pay for Covid tests for children under 11 for holidays abroad

Parents will NOT have to pay for Covid tests for children under 11 as part of new ‘traffic light’ system for foreign holidays from May 17 Under 11s won’t have to take Covid-19 tests before flying out and returning home  Travel industry figures say families would be reluctant to book with big test costs Transport Secretary … Read more

Bunga Bunga owners in £3m court fight over Covid claim

Owners of London nightclub Bunga Bunga in £3m court fight over Covid claim Bunga Bunga, once frequented by Prince Harry, is owned by Inception Group It paid £130,000 for comprehensive annual insurance cover for 11 bars and clubs The group filed a claim in March last year after the first lockdown By Harriet Dennys For Financial … Read more

Banks poised to call back billions in Covid loans

Fears for small firms as banks prepare to claw back billions in Covid loans HSBC, NatWest, Barclays and Lloyds have begun sending letters to customers  Banks are allocating hundreds of extra staff to spearhead the recovery efforts They have handed out more than £75bn to 1.6m firms under Government scheme By Helen Cahill and Emma … Read more

Senior treasury officials ‘offered to change rules of Covid support scheme for Greensill Capital’

Senior treasury officials offered to try to redesign a coronavirus business support scheme to help David Cameron, it has emerged. It comes as the former Prime Minister has been embroiled in controversy over texts asking Chancellor Rishi Sunak to support his employer Greensill Capital. Top officials went on to try to find a way for … Read more

Covid lockdown UK: Millions of Britons will spend £300m next week when pub beer gardens open

Britons across the country could be told to wear masks when they return to beer gardens next week despite being outside. From Monday, pubs will be permitted to welcome customers back as the latest lockdown restrictions begin to ease but they must only be served outside.  Government guidance states that masks must only be worn … Read more

Covid lockdown UK: Millions of Britons will spend £300m next week when pub beer gardens open

Britons across the country could be told to wear masks when they return to beer gardens next week despite being outside. From Monday, pubs will be permitted to welcome customers back as the latest lockdown restrictions begin to ease but they must only be served outside.  Government guidance states that masks must only be worn … Read more

Covid lockdown UK: Seven million Britons will hit the High Street in £4.5billion spending spree

It’s Bounce Back Monday! Seven million Britons will hit the High Street in £4.5billion spending spree as the next step on our road to freedom starts Up to seven million shoppers are expected to flood UK high streets next week They will take advantage of extended hours and price cuts as lockdown eases Analysts predict … Read more